I’m here tomorrow night guys, booked entry level room and now preupgraded to a junior suite, I did leave a note on reservation saying I’m happy to forfeit any upgrade for a very early check in, I need to be in Greenwich for 10am for my annual Thames walk.
I won’t be there for afternoon tea but hope to use the executive lounge in the evening as I should be back around 6pm.
Will report back!

UPDATE - just received an email from manager saying they will try their hardest to help me with a very early check in tomorrow morning…that’s a positive.